Our client seeks an Estate Attorney to join their growing team in Redwood City, California. The ideal candidate will have 0 - 5 years of experience in handling a comprehensive array of estate planning matters. The client seeks an Estate Attorney who has an understanding of legal procedures, with an emphasis on estate planning, wills, trusts, conservatorship, and probate. This is a fully onsite position and requires daily in-person attendance in the client's Redwood City, California office.

Recent bar passers welcome to apply!

Essential Functions:

1. Handle all aspects of estate matters, including estate planning, probate, trusts, wills, and conservatorship.
2. Work with clients to design and implement estate plans ranging from simple to complex instruments
3. Work with clients and advisors to commence and complete trust administrations and probates
4. Preference for a candidate with Conservatorship experience and experience in the areas of probate and trust litigation
5. Experience with Propositions 13 and 58, including entity formation and operation, is a plus

Qualifications:

1. J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admitted to practice law in California and maintain a good standing.
3. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
4. Ability to provide advice and create comprehensive estate strategies that will meet clients' needs and goals.
5. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protect clients' privacy.
6. Candidates with proven experience as an estate attorney are strongly preferred

Skill/Aptitudes:

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Proficient computing skills, especially in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Proficient in using TimeMatters, Gavel or other Case Management Software

• Proficient in using Acrobat

• Proficient in using Clio billing software

• Proficient in using HotDocs base programs (for both Judicial Council Forms and estate planning document creation)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, dynamic law practice. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as continuing education and growth opportunities. Competitive compensation salary based upon experience with performance-based bonus, 1550 minimum billed hours. Benefits include 401k plus match, profit sharing pension plan, medical benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life and disability, vacation, sick leave, and reimbursement for continuing education.